Fail Fast, Fail Often

Fail Fast, Fail Often

What if you could just get over the fear of failure? What new possibilities could emerge for you? Reframes of FAILURE to Consider: Expand your definition of “failure.” Whatever you think failure is—make your definition broader. After all, at what point is something a...
Avoiding Negative Emotions

Avoiding Negative Emotions

Remember the last time you heard an assertion of defeat such as this? “I’d rather not apply for the job. I likely won’t get it and would rather not waste my time.” That frustration is similar to this piece of cynicism posted on Pinterest: “The best way to avoid...
How Fear Derails Your Success

How Fear Derails Your Success

As an academic, you’ve been trained to interrogate ideas. Have you noticed you’ve developed an expertise in identifying flaws in arguments and logistical inconsistencies in new ideas? Have you noticed this skill goes into overdrive when you’re the one with the new...